All the cozy, festive vibes of a holiday dinner—without the all-day commitment. Tender lamb is roasted with sweet winter squash and onions, then finished with a bright, herby dill-yogurt drizzle that makes it feel restaurant-level.
Details
Ingredients
- Simple Truth™ Natural Whole Leg of Lamb Semi-Boneless 1 lb $5.99 sale (reg. $9.99) per lb
- Organic Butternut Squash ~1 lb (about 3–4 cups, 1-inch cubes) $1.99/lb
- Organic Jumbo Yellow Onion 1 medium, cut into wedges $1.49/lb
- Simple Truth Organic® Garlic Bulbs 3 cloves, minced $1.99 (3 ct)
- Simple Truth Organic® Baby Dill 2–3 Tbsp chopped $2.49 (0.5 oz)
- Olive oil 2 Tbsp
- Lemon 1 (zest + 2 Tbsp juice)
- Plain Greek yogurt 1/2 cup
- Ground cumin 1 tsp
- Smoked paprika 1 tsp
- Kosher salt & black pepper to taste
- Optional: honey or maple syrup 1 tsp (for the sauce)
Instructions
- Prep: Heat oven to 425°F. Line a sheet pan with foil or parchment. Pat lamb dry.
- Season: In a bowl mix olive oil, garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, 1 tsp salt, and plenty of black pepper. Rub all over the lamb.
- Build the pan: Toss squash cubes and onion wedges with a drizzle of oil, a pinch of salt, and pepper. Spread on the sheet pan and nestle lamb among the vegetables (keep veg in a single layer for browning).
- Roast: Roast 25–35 minutes, tossing veg once halfway, until lamb is 135°F (medium-rare) to 145°F (medium) and squash is caramelized and tender. (If veg finishes first, pull it to a bowl and keep warm while lamb finishes.)
- Sauce: Stir yogurt with lemon zest, lemon juice, chopped dill, a pinch of salt, and optional honey/maple for balance.
- Rest & serve: Rest lamb 8–10 minutes, then slice thinly. Plate lamb with roasted squash/onions and drizzle generously with dill-yogurt sauce.
Health notes: ~750–850 kcal/person. High-protein, iron-rich; lots of veg and fiber from squash/onion. Moderate saturated fat—trim excess fat and go heavier on the yogurt sauce for a lighter plate.
Drink pairing: Washington Syrah (Yakima Valley) or a Rhône-style red blend; if beer, a malty amber ale.